Potamosilurus coatesi

Potamosilurus coatesi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Ariidae
Genus: Potamosilurus
Species:
P. coatesi
Binomial name
Potamosilurus coatesi
(Kailola, 1990)
Synonyms
  • Arius coatesi Kailola, 1990
  • Neoarius coatesi Kailola, 1990

Potamosilurus coatesi, or Coates' catfish, is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae. It was described by Patricia J. Kailola in 1990, originally under the genus Arius. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, being only known from the Sepik and Ramu Rivers. It reaches a maximum standard length of 75 cm (30 in), more commonly reaching an SL of 45 cm (18 in). Its maximum known weight is 5 kg (11 lb).

The diet of Potamosilurus coatesi includes Macrobrachium prawns, aquatic insects and worms, detritus, bark, seeds and bony fish such as Ophieleotris aporos. It has been recorded spawning all year round.

References

  1. ↑ Kolkolo, U.; Mungkaje, A.; Ebner, B.; Larson, H.; Storey, A.W. (2020). "Neoarius coatesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T196863A2477677. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T196863A2477677.en. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species related to Potamosilurus coatesi". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Common names of Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
  4. 1 2 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Potamosilurus coatesi". FishBase. January 2019 version.
  5. ↑ Food items reported for Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
  6. ↑ Spawning for Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.